Author Archive for: Jason
Entries by Jason Shupp
Revenge (non-consensual) Porn
Revenge porn is a type of cyberbullying that is on the rise. Also known as non-consensual porn, this occurs when photos of an intimate nature are distributed without the subject’s consent. This is another thing to consider when talking to those kiddos about what information is ok to share on social media and texting. Once […]
Shaping the Future Through Awareness
My Introduction Into Social Media as a LPC Do you remember when Atari was the most popular, must have, latest gaming system? Or, when you got your first cell phone and it was used for emergencies only? How about when television ads first started to include that “www dot thing” at the bottom of the […]
Cyberwisdom Alert: 13 Reasons Why
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth 10-24 and the numbers are rising. You may have recently heard of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. If you have or haven’t, please read this article linked below. I have worked very hard to work towards suicide prevention in a responsible way following the […]
Let’s Get Medical: Salt & Ice Challenge
A critical adolescent developmental task involves developing a stable sense of self. During these vulnerable years, tweens and teens are strongly influenced by their peers and the actions of their peers take on a heightened sense of importance. We have known for many years the grave pull of peer pressure and how it influences teen behavior. In […]